"Lightning Flash Slash?"Lior's strength had increased rapidly, and one of the few things that he lacked right now was a battle skill that could match his strength.Cedric's gift this time solved his predicament, where he had no battle skill to match his cultivation and protect himself.Cedric nodded and said, "Yes, Lightning Flash Slash.""This skill is a foundational lightning-attribute blade technique focused on instant acceleration and precise cutting power.""At the moment of execution, the user of this skill channels lightning energy into their legs and blade simultaneously. A sudden burst of electrical energy propels the body forward while coating the weapon in crackling current. The slash is delivered in a single fluid motion, which is fast, direct, and brutally efficient.""You can say that the Lightning Flash Slash's defining trait is speed over brute force.""Rather than relying on overwhelming power, Lightning Flash Slash emphasizes sudden engagement. The user closes the d

"Young master, I think I'll be able to become an Earthen Soul Master."Since Cedric had already made plans to escape this place, he needed to think several steps ahead. One of those preparations was assembling a small arsenal of various treasures. After all, the Black Horizon Trial Zone was notoriously dangerous. There was no telling when a particular tool, weapon, or certain treasure might become necessary.The reason he had informed Julian that he would be able to advance to Earthen Soul Master within the next eight months was precisely that he hoped to accomplish several objectives during that time, and all of them required Julian's approval.For now, Cedric's freedom was still limited.Without Julian's permission, he couldn't even leave Mining Station 12, let alone visit the night market in Riverside City that Old Blue had once mentioned to him.When Julian heard Cedric's words, his eyes immediately lit up. He nodded repeatedly, unable to hide his excitement.After all, if Cedric t

No sooner had Cedric stepped through the gates than a wave of noise washed over him."Spirit herbs, freshly harvested spirit herbs, come take a look!""Blade talismans! Defensive charms! Limited stock!""A Tier-3 Beast Core for the price of two hundred UC, don't miss out!"Voices overlapped from every direction, blending into a lively chorus that filled the lantern-lit streets.At one stall, a merchant argued animatedly with a customer."You inspected it yourself. This talisman is guaranteed to hold for three strikes!""Hmph! Then explain why it flickered when I activated it?""That's just resonance feedback! Perfectly normal!"Cedric couldn't help but smile faintly.The night market buzzed with life. Rows of stalls stretched endlessly in both directions, each neatly arranged beneath glowing crystal lights. Compared to the harsh mining zones, the atmosphere felt almost festive, reminding Cedric of street markets from his previous world. Only here, cosmic energy replaced neon lights.A

"I'll take this one."Cedric placed the manual recording the Wandering Phantom Steps on the counter.The shopkeeper lifted the book, examined it briefly, then said calmly,"The Wandering Phantom Steps is a Standard Core-ranked movement skill. The price is fifty thousand Credits."Cedric nearly scoffed when he heard this. He couldn't help but curse inwardly: 'This is a straight-out robbery.'"That's absurd," Cedric said flatly. Then he took a deep breath and spoke again, "Anyway, there should be a discount, right? What is the discounted price?"The shopkeeper shook his head almost immediately. His smile also vanished when he heard the word "discount"."You should know that techniques recorded in digital form or memory manuals are very expensive. If it is a Standard Core-rakned skill, it'll cost as high as five million Credits and as low as five hundred thousand credits. Because the Wandering Phantom Steps is recorded in a manual, it's already priced as low as 50,000 Credits. I won't ma

Electric arcs began to crawl along Cedric's skin as he invoked the Law of Lightning. The temperature in the room shifted.At the same time, golden solar radiance merged with crackling violet lightning. The two forces intertwined around his blade in unstable harmony."Solar Severing Blade Art, Fifth Form."This time, Cedric not only unleashed the Fifth Form of Solar Severing Blade Art that directly amplified his strength by 64 times, but also utilized his understanding of the Law.As soon as he unleashed his attack, the cultivation chamber trembled.BOOM!A powerful energy burst forth, roaring like a raging lion.The blade descended like a falling star wrapped in a storm. Lightning exploded outward upon impact, tearing through the air in blinding flashes.Bang!As the attack landed on Hyronite, an explosion erupted like a tsunami. The shockwave born from this collision slammed against the chamber's arrays, forcing every rune to flare at once. Thunder cracked so violently it felt as tho